News - Strokestown
Roscommon County Council hits back at public realm protest
The statement also referred to extensive public consultation prior to Part 8 planning being approved by Roscommon County Council members.
Jun 8, 2024 08:17
Strokestown businessman says town revamp may lead to lay-offs
The state recently allocated almost €8 million to a public realm enhancement project in the town.
Jun 6, 2024 13:11
Controversial Strokestown revamp could be changed, claims government senator
Protests have been held as many residents and businesses are concerned that up to 90 per cent of car parking in the town will be lost.
Jun 4, 2024 17:26
Protest taking place in Roscommon town against proposed Strokestown works
The protesters say they will protest again tomorrow and on Friday, when the local elections take place.
Jun 4, 2024 13:42
Protestors claim €8m revamp will 'close' Strokestown
Around 200 people attended a demonstration in the area on Sunday afternoon, against the state's public realm enhancement scheme.
Jun 4, 2024 09:35
Protest against Strokestown enhancement scheme to take place today
The funding was recently allocated to Strokestown to enhance its town centre.
Jun 2, 2024 09:21
Protest in Strokestown this Sunday against public realm works
Residents are concerned the plan will radically reduce the amount of car-parking in the town.
May 31, 2024 07:58
National Famine Way commemorative walk to wrap up today
The 165-kilometre walk, which traverses six counties, follows in the footsteps of the 1,490 tenants forced to leave Roscommon in 1847.
May 25, 2024 08:43
National Famine-Way Commemorative Walk starts today in Strokestown
The trek takes place over 6 days beginning at the National Famine Museum in Roscommon to the EPIC Museum in Dublin, a journey of 165 kilometres.
May 20, 2024 08:19
Almost €14 million in state funding announced for Strokestown and Drumshanbo
Both towns will receive the funding under the Rural, Regeneration and Development Fund.
May 13, 2024 10:53
Byrne: Truck could knock down pedestrian due to new wide footpaths in Roscommon
Several footpaths in these towns have been widened and, as a result, the roads have been narrowed.
May 10, 2024 13:13
Easter parades to take place across the Shannonside region this afternoon
From 12.30pm the Roscommon Town parade will take place, going up through main street in the town centre.
Mar 31, 2024 11:46
Ballaghaderreen community activist to run in local elections
The 53-year-old will stand in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.
Mar 16, 2024 08:53
Local Supervalu wins store of the year in national awards
There are over 200 Supervalu locations nationwide with 20 put forward to the finals of the awards.
Feb 27, 2024 14:38Shannonside Newsletter
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